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Hello everyone!

Today I want to share with you a very unique work, The Vegetarian, which is one of the representative works of Korean writer Han Jiang, who has just won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature.

The Vegetarian tells the story of a seemingly peaceful family life that gradually collapses because the heroine Yeong-hye decides to give up eating meat. This novel explores the process of individuals pursuing self-liberation in an oppressive society through delicate brushstrokes. It is not just a story about dietary choices but also hides deep thoughts on social discipline, gender roles, personal desires, and freedom.

Han Jiang depicts the complex emotions of the characters with a cold and unique narrative style. The work is full of tension and conflict, leaving readers with deep thinking space. In 2016, the English translation of this work won the Booker International Prize, and now it has attracted global attention again for its literary value.

Suitable for readers:

Readers who like psychological descriptions and inner conflict novels.

Readers interested in topics such as gender issues and social criticism.

Readers who want to experience East Asian literary works with unique tension.

Looking forward to your reading experience, let's discuss together!